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THINGS TO KNOW ABOUT VIRGINIA ABC
We're Open for You
Virginia ABC stores are open seven days a week, nearly every
day of the year. Check with your local store for specific hours
of operation and for information on curbside delivery. Stores
close Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
Shop online anytime and opt for convenient curbside pickup
and same-day delivery where available. Shoppers throughout
most of the commonwealth can enjoy home shipping of their
purchases.
Visit Virginia ABC on the Web
Virginia ABC has expanded its social media presence with its
Spirited Virginia brand. Check out and follow Spirited Virginia
on Facebook and Instagram. Virginia ABC's website-ABC.
Virginia.gov-features cocktail recipes and entertaining ideas,
and enables online ordering for both licensee and retail customers.
The mobile-friendly website also offers directions
to store locations, product selection and other information.
No Underage Sales
Virginia ABC is proud of its record of not selling to underage
persons! In accordance with Virginia law, ABC employees
are prohibited from selling to individuals younger than 21.
To ensure alcohol is not sold to anyone underage, ABC store
staff request identification from customers who look younger
than 30.
How Do Products Appear on Store Shelves?
Vendors of distilled spirits and related products make presentations
to Virginia ABC quarterly. ABC's decision to list a new
product is based on criteria that include trends, category needs,
sales history in other states, brand strength and recognition,
packaging and appearance, special order demand, customer
requests, price and promotional support. Additional consideration
may be given to products that are made or distilled
in the Commonwealth of Virginia or that have been awarded
the distinction of " Virginia's Finest " by the Virginia Department
of Agriculture and Consumer Services. After a product
is approved, it is distributed to a selection of ABC stores for
sale the following quarter.
Importing/Transporting Personal Alcohol
No more than three gallons of alcoholic beverages (or the metric
equivalent) may be brought into Virginia from outside the commonwealth
except for shipments to Virginia ABC, its licensees
or new residents holding special permits. This includes military
personnel returning from overseas, new Virginia residents moving
into the state and Virginia citizens returning from vacation outside
of the commonwealth. Violations may result in fines up to $500
and a year in jail. In addition, the vehicle used to transport the
alcohol may be impounded and confiscated.
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The Cost of a Bottle
Manufacturers and vendors establish the base cost of a distilled
spirit product. Federal tax is added before Virginia ABC
calculates the retail price (determined by size and proof) and
the applicable state liquor excise tax of 20 percent. Standard
sales tax is charged at the point of sale. The pricing process is
different for wines, mixers and other products.
Supporting All Virginia Citizens
Virginia ABC is a leading revenue producer for the commonwealth
and a source of future economic growth and innovation
for the state. The profits that Virginia ABC contributes-collected
from sales of distilled spirits at ABC stores, taxes collected
on beer and wine sales, violation penalties and license
fees-provide much needed funding for use in programs across
all secretariats, thus benefiting citizens in all areas of the state
whether they choose to drink or not. Since its establishment in
1934, Virginia ABC has contributed over $12 billion to the commonwealth's
general fund to support state services, including
substance abuse, prevention and treatment.
Alcohol Prevention and Education Initiatives
Virginia ABC leads the commonwealth in alcohol prevention
and public education initiatives by offering training and
materials for use by licensed establishments, community
groups and parents around the state. The authority further
empowers Virginia citizens by developing partnerships, conducting
speaking engagements and presenting programs
that promote the responsible consumption of alcoholic
beverages to those of age and zero tolerance to those underage.
Programming highlights the dangers of alcohol misuse
and hazardous behaviors. In addition, Virginia ABC provides
thousands of dollars in grant funding to enhance community
coalitions and initiatives.
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